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514 Ocean Pkwy, L2
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
A bridge is used to span an edentulous area (space where teeth
are missing). The teeth or implants used to support the bridge
are called abutments. The part of the bridge which replaces
missing teeth and attaches to the abutments is known as
"pontic." There are different types of bridges, depending on how
they are fabricated and the way they anchor to the adjacent
teeth. The materials used for the bridges include gold, porcelain
fused to metal, or porcelain alone.
Bridges usually restore more teeth than there are root structures
to support. For instance, a 3-unit bridge replaces three teeth but
it is only supported by two anchor teeth. Similarly, 5-unit bridge
replaces five teeth but it is only supported by three anchor teeth.
There have to be least two anchor teeth: one from each side of
the bridge. Bridges are cemented to anchor teeth, thus making
them non-removable or fixed solutions. Fixed prosthesis should
be placed or removed only by a dental professional.
Conventional bridges required at least two healthy anchor teeth.
If none of the adjacent teeth can qualify as anchors, a surgeon
must place two or more implant to serve as anchors and then
attach a bridge to them. At least two implants are necessary
because bridge must be attached to the anchors of similar
origin: either natural teeth or implants. A combination of natural
teeth and implants will weaken the bridge and it is most likely to
fail within a short period.
are missing). The teeth or implants used to support the bridge
are called abutments. The part of the bridge which replaces
missing teeth and attaches to the abutments is known as
"pontic." There are different types of bridges, depending on how
they are fabricated and the way they anchor to the adjacent
teeth. The materials used for the bridges include gold, porcelain
fused to metal, or porcelain alone.
Bridges usually restore more teeth than there are root structures
to support. For instance, a 3-unit bridge replaces three teeth but
it is only supported by two anchor teeth. Similarly, 5-unit bridge
replaces five teeth but it is only supported by three anchor teeth.
There have to be least two anchor teeth: one from each side of
the bridge. Bridges are cemented to anchor teeth, thus making
them non-removable or fixed solutions. Fixed prosthesis should
be placed or removed only by a dental professional.
Conventional bridges required at least two healthy anchor teeth.
If none of the adjacent teeth can qualify as anchors, a surgeon
must place two or more implant to serve as anchors and then
attach a bridge to them. At least two implants are necessary
because bridge must be attached to the anchors of similar
origin: either natural teeth or implants. A combination of natural
teeth and implants will weaken the bridge and it is most likely to
fail within a short period.
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
All Rights Reserved.
The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.
Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
The One And Only Dental Care
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Call Us Now: (718) 435-2330
Conventional Bridge
cemented to existing
natural teeth
cemented to existing
natural teeth
Tooth replacement or restoration, as it is often referred to, can take one of three forms: implant-supported
crowns to replace individual teeth; bridges to substitute for multiple adjacent teeth; and dentures for cases
when bridges are not possible. Crowns and bridges are cemented to existing teeth or bolted onto implants.
Thus, crowns and bridges are non-removable or fixed solutions. In contrast, dentures are designed to clasp
onto to adjacent teeth or dental implants, thus making them removable solutions.
crowns to replace individual teeth; bridges to substitute for multiple adjacent teeth; and dentures for cases
when bridges are not possible. Crowns and bridges are cemented to existing teeth or bolted onto implants.
Thus, crowns and bridges are non-removable or fixed solutions. In contrast, dentures are designed to clasp
onto to adjacent teeth or dental implants, thus making them removable solutions.
Implant Supported
Bridge bolted on to
the dental implants
integrated within jaw
bone
Bridge bolted on to
the dental implants
integrated within jaw
bone
Implant Supported
Bridge cemented to
the dental implants
integrated within jaw
bone
Bridge cemented to
the dental implants
integrated within jaw
bone